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Weather & Climate in Shangtianba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shangtianba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 1,903.5 sq mi (4,930.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0312°N, 103.8618°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 29 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 11 km SE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 15 km E of Xunchang, China | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2015 | 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 7 km SE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 100 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.